Adolescent Depression: Screening and Management in Primary Care

Depression is a common medical illness that, left untreated, can be quite serious. Symptoms often arise in the teen years and studies indicate that only half of teens with depression receive a diagnosis before becoming an adult. Click on the image below to read more about getting help through a primary care provider: identifying risk factors and symptoms, screening tools, and developing a care plan for treatment. The handout includes links to local, regional and national resources.